Alaska is a gigantic playground for outdoor enthusiasts, offering once-in-a-lifetime adventures unique to the 49th state. During an Alaska cruise, you can book a helicopter ride to land on a glacier and go dogsledding in Juneau; take a journey on the historic narrow gauge railroad, the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway (also known as…

Anyone who knows me knows that I enjoy singing the praises of rewards credit cards whenever I get the chance. But the credit card industry offers so many options that even an expert like me can struggle to keep track. That’s why I love helping my friends and family sift through the choices to find…

Hurricane Melissa swept across the Caribbean as a catastrophic Category 5 storm last week, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. Since then, many hotels across Jamaica have closed — but they are already working hard to rebuild and reopen. Properties from major brands like Hyatt are conducting damage assessments and have paused reservations,…

There’s a great new way to stack perks if you have the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees). I’ve been kind of obsessed with some of the new Chase Sapphire Reserve benefits after the popular card underwent a revamp over the summer. That’s especially true now that existing cardholders, including myself, receive all of…

Bilt Rewards and Rakuten — one of our favorite online shopping portals — just announced a new partnership. Through this partnership, you can redeem cash-back rewards from Rakuten for Bilt Points. Bilt founder and CEO Ankur Jain wrote in a press release, “We’re thrilled to launch this partnership today, just as the holiday shopping season…

There’s good news for United Airlines loyalists: Your next Lyft ride could earn you United MileagePlus miles. The Chicago-based airline and ride-hailing service announced a new partnership Wednesday that will allow members of United’s loyalty program to boost their mileage balance when hailing a ride. How many miles you’ll earn depends on the type of…

You probably don’t need us to tell you that many Americans are currently without their normal financial safety net, resulting in an enormous need to stock their pantries at the moment. Food pantries can be lifelines for those in need, and maintaining a steady flow of donations and food into the food banks is crucial…

When you find award space that fits your travel plans, it feels great to click the book button and secure it. But even if you’ve already redeemed your points or miles, you might still be able to score a better deal without disrupting your travel plans. Did you know you can potentially save points and…